The duet version was not originally planned for the album. Perri and Mraz first performed the song together during a radio show in San Diego in December 2011.
"Distance" by Christina Perri featuring Jason Mraz is a mid-tempo ballad that explores the emotional strain of loving someone at the wrong time. Released on , this version serves as the third single from the deluxe edition of Perri's debut album, Lovestrong . Meaning and Inspiration
Perri wrote the song based on her personal experience in the summer of 2010 when she fell in love with someone she worked with closely. Because she had to hide her feelings, the lyrics focus on the "tension" of being near someone your heart longs for without being able to show it. christina perri feat. jason mraz - distance
Experience the chemistry between Perri and Mraz through their official video and notable live performances:
: Perri describes the song as being about a love that is either "too soon" or "too late," leading to a self-imposed emotional distance to keep the secret. The duet version was not originally planned for the album
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: Perri later joined Mraz as the opening act on his Tour Is a Four Letter Word across North America in 2012, where they performed the duet nightly. Music Video Details Released on , this version serves as the
Directed by and released on June 30, 2012, the official music video visualizes the song's theme of separation.